Calendar of Events

The CCx: Luminary track of Climate City Expo allows the public to hear from visionary leaders who have made environmental action and a commitment to science lifelong callings. The first luminary to confirm his presence at CCx is American science educator, engineer, comedian, television presenter, author and inventor: Bill Nye.

The CCx: Luminary track of the 2019 Climate City Expo allows the public to hear from visionary leaders who have made environmental action and a commitment to science lifelong callings. As part of that track, author, speaker and strategist Katharine Wilkinson will lead an insightful and inspirational discussion about our climate journey on April 2 at the Diana Wortham Theater.

The best-selling author and NPR contributor David Sedaris is bringing all-new stories, an audience Q&A and a book signing to the Thomas Wolfe Auditorium. David Sedaris has become one of America’s most-loved humor writers. He's a master of observation and satire, making this a show you won't want to miss.

The WNC Business Workshop is a great event for gaining knowledge, tools and connections business owners can use immediately for positive results. This event is presented by Incredible Towns Asheville and powered by Lone Bird Studio Web Design. This workshop includes classes on topics ranging from business law, accounting and finance, customer service, employee relations, business planning, marketing, sales management and more.

The Ying Quartet occupies a position of unique prominence in the classical music world, combining brilliantly communicative performances with a fearlessly imaginative view of chamber music in today’s world. Zuill Bailey, widely considered one of the premier cellists in the world, is a Grammy Award-winning, internationally renowned soloist, recitalist, artistic director and teacher.

The first concertmaster of the Berlin Philharmoniker. A Grammy-nominated cellist. A world-famous pianist. Join Asheville native Noah Bendix-Balgley, Peter Wiley and Robert Levin for a special event celebrating one of chamber music’s most legendary composers: Franz Schubert. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see three chamber music masters perform the Austrian composer’s only two piano trios.